According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), eating a meal quickly, as compared to slowly, curtails the release of hormones in the gut that induce feelings of being full. The decreased release of these hormones, can often lead to overeating. -sciencedaily.com
MY COMMENT: See if you can’t be the last one finshed at the dinner table. Put the fork down between bites, and thoroughly chew your food.
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The test results also showed that subjects who chewed gum for a total of one hour before lunch consumed 67 fewer calories at lunch than the subjects who did not chew gum -emaxhealth.com
MY COMMENT: This study out of the U. of Rhode Island also found that gum chewers burned more calories. Lets look at a random sample of the population, with over 60% overweight or obese and compare gum chewing habits to that of normal weight people.
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In one of several studies on portion size and consumption, 180 adults were served either a 9-ounce or a 13-ounce portion of macaroni and cheese at a restaurant. The adults who were served the 13-ounce portions ate 43 percent more — for an additional 172 calories — than did the adults who were given the smaller portions. -everydayhealth.com
MY COMMENT: The increase in food and beverage portion size has played a significant role in the obesity crisis. Subltle increases have been going on for years, contributing a steady increase in average calorie intake. Check out the Portion Distortion Quiz.
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Scientists have noticed for many years that people who regularly eat almonds tend to weigh less than people who do not – even though they tend to eat more calories over the course of a day -medical news today
MY COMMENTS: Almonds and other nuts are also a good source of protein, healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and Vitamin E. In the study, subjects ate 56 grams (just under 2 ounces) of almonds per day.
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…new research suggests that one big reason people fail to follow through on their exercise plans is that they have used up their willpower on other tasks.
The study examined the theory that people have limited stores of self-control, or willpower, in any given day.
Just like the money in your wallet, the theory goes, willpower is a finite resource that can’t be used on one thing if it is already spent on another. webmd
MY COMMENT: Not sure I am buying this theory- at least they suggest that you can improve self-control with practice.
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There are three different types of HFCS – one that is 55 percent fructose and 42 percent glucose (most commonly found in soft drinks), one that is 42 percent fructose and 58 percent glucose (usually used in food products), and one used for specialty applications that is 90 percent fructose and 10 percent glucose.
Pure fructose on its own – not HFCS – has been linked to weight gain in some animal studies, and this could be where some confusion arises, but Erickson and other industry members have repeatedly pointed out that the HFCS used in foods and beverages is not dissimilar in its makeup to sugar (sucrose), which contains 50 percent glucose and 50 percent fructose. Therefore, compared to sugar, the HFCS commonly found in foods is actually low-fructose, she said.
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MY COMMENT: Very enlightening! The bottom line is, no matter what the percentages are, we still consume too.
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Overweight and obese children who were taught to read food labels and how to choose healthy options were able to lose weight during a two-year study. -emaxhealth
MY COMMENT: The kids (age 10-14) in the treatment group also exercised and tracked what they ate.
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Ever notice that when you’re really stressed, you tend to crave comfort foods that are high in fat or sugar? Researchers have found that specific hormones may play a role in this process. -everydayhealth.com
MY COMMENT: While this may be true, it doesn’t change the basic weight loss strategies I outline in Lose It For Ever.
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Scientists found that when mice ate at unusual hours, they put on twice as much weight, despite exercising and eating as much as others.
The study, in the journal Obesity, is said to be the first to show directly that there is a “wrong” time to eat. bbcnews
MY COMMENT: Does this study translate to humans? You’ve been hearing this advice for years- stop eating after such and such a time, however this is the first study I’ve seen that supports the theory that eating late at night promotes weight gain. The mechanism is still not understood.
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After adjusting for factors such as levels of physical activity, the researchers found that a higher intake of whole grains was associated with lower amounts of total body fat and abdominal fat. -everydayhealth.com
MY COMMENT: Interesting that subjects in this study (ave age 68 years) averaged only 18.6 grams of fiber daily.
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